Day 271 · Gerechtigkeit als Geschenk

Righteousness as a Gift (1 John 5:13)

1 John 5:13

Righteousness as a Gift

This passage leads you straight to the heart of the gospel.

Scripture: 1 John 5:13
I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may know that you have eternal life.

Thought: John does not write: "So that you hope to get eternal life." Not: "So that you fight to earn it." But: "So that you KNOW that you HAVE it." Past tense. Accomplished fact. Original: צְדָקָה

Cross-references: Philippians 3:9, 2 Corinthians 5:21.

Tiny step

Make a decision from security, not from fear.

Prayer

Father, thank you that I am righteous in Christ and act from security today.

Day 271: Righteousness as a Gift. You are made righteous in Christ. That is God's verdict. Today: Make a decision from security, not from fear. Scripture: 1 John 5:13.